New ‘Imprompter’ Attack Exploits AI Chatbot Vulnerabilities to Steal Personal Data

A new attack method called ‘Imprompter’ has been uncovered by researchers from UCSD and Nanyang Technological University, exposing vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs) that can extract sensitive personal information from users during interactions with AI chatbots. This groundbreaking discovery raises significant concerns about data security and user privacy, highlighting the need for enhanced protective measures in AI systems.